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Your Community College
Your Community College
Gala Raises $50,000
Gala Raises $50,000
Walleye NightWalleye Night
Interim President of the College Dr. Larry McDougle
Board of Trustees Diana H. (Dee) Talmage, Chair Richard Rowe, Vice Chair John Ault David Habegger Allan Libbe Ronald McMaster, Ph.D. R J Molter John Moore William Takacs
Foundation Board Arthur H. Smith, Chairman Thomas F. Pounds, Vice Chair Diana H. (Dee) Talmage, Secretary Daniel E. Kimmet, Treasurer Ann Savage, Executive Director James W. Baehren Charles L. Bills
Continued James F. Carter John W. Christy Timothy V. Coleman James H. Geers Sharon K. Gillespie Jeannie Y. Hylant Allan J. Libbe Larry G. McDougle, Ph.D. Paul L. Meinerding Matthew J. Mishler John C. Moore James M. Murray Alan M. Sattler Jack T. Sculfort David W. Seeger Rasesh H. Shah David L. Whikehart John R. Zajac Emeritus Randi S. Bellner R. Jeffrey Bixler
Continued Edward J. Reiter Sharon S. Speyer J. Michael Wilder
Alumni Association Board David Seeger, President Andrea Gurcsik, Vice President Steve Cotner, Treasurer Christi Wagner, Secretary Janet Meacham, Past President Laura Moore, Executive Director Lorena Baird Mark Carr Carolyn Chapman Allen Gunn Angela Jackson Kaye Koevenig Sue Litten Michael Rickard Ann Savage Allison Schroeder
Continued Bill Steele Chris Taylor Regina Woodson
Alumni Relations and Special Events Office Laura Moore, Director Marna Cousino, Manager, Special Events Stacie Majewski, Secretary
Encounters Magazine Laura Moore, Editor Stacie Majewski, Contributor Sarah Metzger, Contributor Brad Meyer, Contributor Hillary Hartings, Designer Sarah Householder, Project Manager
and Contributor Sarah Kurmin, Photographer
NASA astronauts Eileen Collins and Robert Gibson; former major league sports figures Nolan Ryan and Dick Vermeil; author Rita Mae Brown; actors Billy Crystal and Nick Nolte; TV host John Walsh; and yours truly, Dave Seeger.
Can you guess what all of the individuals named above have in common? No, we don’t share a birthday, a hometown or an astrological sign. What we do have in common is that we are all community college graduates.
Having celebrated Community College Awareness Month in April, I think it’s appropriate to take a look at the wide range of successful individuals who started their higher education careers at a community college. Notably, all of the people named above – except for one – went on to continue their studies at a four-year college or university after earning their associate’s degree. (Bonus points if you can pick out the individual who did not continue their formal education at a four-year institution.)
Community colleges are a critical component of the country’s postsecondary education system, educating nearly half of all undergraduate students in the United States today. They provide open access to higher education, prepare students to immediately enter the workforce or for transfer to four- year institutions and provide workforce development and job training. Owens, as a
comprehensive community college, offers a wide array of credit and non-credit programs to meet the needs of more than 45,000 credit and non- credit students each year at our campuses in Toledo and Findlay and at our learning centers, The Source in downtown Toledo and Arrowhead Park in Maumee. We really do offer classes from “A” (accounting) to “Z” (zoology).
Community colleges have great faculty and staff. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 80 percent of full-time college faculty have a master’s or a Ph.D. in their field of study. Not only do community college students benefit from their instructors’ academic knowledge, they also benefit from their instructors’ experience in business, industry, the arts and so on. At Owens, our faculty provides real-world experience that illustrates classroom lessons.
So, as we prepare to welcome the class of 2010 into the ranks of Owens Alumni, please remember that wherever you are, Owens is and will always be your community college.
Sincerely,
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International Bluegrass Music Association’s entertainers of the year. They have earned that top honor twice and attendees learned why this March. In addition to enjoying excellent entertainment, they dined on a country buffet and connected with other alumni. •
Alumni Night at the CFPA Members of the Alumni Association and their guests caught the performance of the Grammy-winning band The Grascals. The acclaimed contemporary group performed their trademark music, which has been called both timely and timeless by reviewers. The Grascals were the 2007
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Owens alumni enjoyed a little ice time this winter at the new Huntington Center when they checked out the puck handling skills of the Toledo Walleye.
Prior to the game, alumni mingled in the Aquarium while enjoying an Italian buffet. More than 80 alumni and their guests cheered on the Walleye as they played the Johnstown Chiefs.
Everyone won that evening as the Walleye beat the Chiefs in overtime 5-4 and the alumni had a great time. •
Walleye Night
This summer, Owens Community College will be open four days a week. Employees will work four 10-hour days. The condensed work week is designed to save energy and money for the College. From May 10 through July 25, all offices will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Child Care Center hours at both campuses will remain open on Fridays to serve the community. •
Owens Summer Hours
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Nearly 250 area residents enjoyed an uncommonly good evening of dinner and entertainment in support of the Owens Community College Foundation’s Success Scholarship Program. All proceeds from “An Uncommon Evening” – more than $50,000 – will benefit Owens scholarships through the Success Program.
During the pre-dinner silent auction and reception, guests enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres and bid on a variety of items provided by area businesses, organizations and individuals. The auction included nine pieces of art donated by Owens Community College faculty members.
The evening’s entertainment prominently featured Owens faculty and students, including the Owens Dance Company, the Owens Jazz Express, the Owens Guitar Ensemble, and Tapestry, a well-known local guitar and harp duo featuring Denise and Michael Grupp-Verbon. Denise is a long- time instructor at the College.
The Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps welcomed guests into the ballroom for dinner with their stirring music. The Glassmen have been lauded as one of the most entertaining and educational drum and bugle corps in the world and have been featured performers and educational clinicians at festivals and celebrations across the United States and throughout Europe. Following their performance, dinner was served in an uncommon manner, with dessert first and the salad course last.
Gala Raises More than $50,000
Owens’ theatre instructor Jeremy Meier served as master of ceremonies, ably assisted by Owens students Anthony Hunter and Megan Wasserman, who attended in the guise of “Kyle” and “Serenity,” two characters from this spring’s student production of Mitch Albom’s play “And The Winner Is.”
The brightest stars of the evening were the first and second-year Success Program students who were featured on large banners hanging from the ballroom’s ceiling, in welcome letters by the students at each place setting, and in a video detailing the benefits of the Success Program, “The Faces of Success.”•
Green Industry Reunion The Landscape and Turfgrass Management Program is in its 20th year. To celebrate, alumni from the program had their 20 year reunion. More than 75 graduates from the program reunited and met fellow alumni at the Belmont Country Club. In addition to enjoying an entertaining evening, they networked, caught up with past professors, tested their skills in woody plant and turf identification games and won great door prizes. •
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Owens Community College has named Diana H. (Dee) Talmage and H. Richard Rowe to serve as the Chair and Vice Chair for the College’s Board of Trustees. Talmage and Rowe were elected to their positions by their fellow colleagues during the recent Owens Board of Trustees meeting and will serve one-year terms.
Initially appointed in November 2002, Talmage, a retired educator and former school board member, has held several leadership positions at the K-12 and higher education levels. Her professional and community involvement includes
membership with the American Red Cross, the Flower Hospital Foundation, TARTA and the Lucas County Children Services. An Ottawa Hills resident, Talmage received her master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Toledo and a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University. Additionally, Talmage serves as a board member and holds the position of Secretary on the Owens Community College Foundation.
Rowe serves as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Findlay. He attended Bowling Green State University and holds a Series 7 Securities License as well as a Life and Health Insurance License. The Findlay resident was initially appointed to the College’s Board of Trustees in March 2004. Rowe’s professional and community
involvement includes the Kiwanis Club of Findlay and the United Way of Hancock County, and he served as a City Councilman for ten years in Findlay. In addition, Rowe serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
The College’s Board of Trustees is comprised of nine community leaders from Lucas, Wood, Hancock and Sandusky counties who are appointed by the Governor of Ohio for six-year terms.
In addition to Talmage and Rowe, Owens Board of Trustees members include John G. Ault of Perrysburg, David Habegger of Oregon, Allan J. Libbe of Perrysburg, Dr. Ronald A. McMaster of Perrysburg, R J Molter of Woodville, John C. Moore of Holland and William E. Takacs of Toledo. •
New Board Leadership
Owens Community College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Larry G. McDougle to serve as Interim President as a national search is underway for the next College President.
Dr. McDougle brings to Owens more than 40 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and South Carolina. Dr. McDougle was named the fourth President of Northwest State Community College in 1991 and retired as President Emeritus in 2003. During his tenure, Northwest State doubled in size, both in terms of enrollment and physical plant. Additionally, Dr. McDougle served as Academic Dean of Instruction in the Community and Technical College of the University of Toledo from 1984-91.
Since his retirement, Dr. McDougle has been a part-time faculty member in the University of Toledo Higher Education program, which is designed to prepare students for positions as college administrators. His professional background also includes serving as a tenured Professor at Indiana University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the University of Toledo.
Dr. McDougle has received many honors to include an Honorary Doctor of Educational Leadership in 1998 and the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2009, both from the University of Findlay. In 1996, he received the Philip J. Rusche Distinguished Service Award from the University of Toledo College of Education and Allied Professions. Two years later, Dr. McDougle was awarded the John C. Hoyt Outstanding Employment and Training Leadership Award from the Toledo Area Private Industry Council.
In addition, he is the author of more than 60 articles, which have been published in a variety of professional journals, and has been invited to make presentations at more than 150 state, regional and national conferences.
Nationally, Dr. McDougle has held Board of Directors-level positions with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Membership Advisory Council of NFPA, the Midwest Society for Human Resources/ Industrial Relations Chapter of the Midwest Business Administration Association and the Membership Committee of the American Technical Education Association (ATEA).
In Ohio, he served on the Ohio Board of Regents Advisory Committee on Service Achievement and has been a member of the Board of Trustees for Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, the Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development (NORED), the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) and the Henry County Business Advisory Council.
Dr. McDougle earned a doctorate in higher education from the University of Toledo. The Napoleon resident holds a master’s degree in physics from Kent State University and a bachelor’s degree in math-physics from the University of Findlay. •
Dr. McDougle Named Interim President
A New Community Area residents near Maumee are even closer to educational opportunities now that Owens opened its new Arrowhead Park Learning Center this January.
The renovated 24,665 square-foot site in Arrowhead Park features 13 classrooms, four computer laboratories, 19 offices, one reception area and one state-tested nursing assistant laboratory, all with state-of-the- art technology and academic resources to provide expanded educational choices and options that meet the current and future needs of students and businesses throughout the region.
Additionally, the Arrowhead Park Learning Center serves as the new home to the College’s Workforce and Community Services.
Each academic classroom is equipped with multimedia capability, while the computer laboratories feature the latest in computing resources for educational training instruction. The state-tested nursing assistant laboratory prepares students for careers as nurse assistants. Additionally, individuals are able to use an array of software applications and programming
languages within the laboratories as well as network and high-speed Internet access.
New Building The newly renovated, $2.6 million Founders Hall, featuring the latest in educational resources, is now open.
Founders Hall (formerly known as the Penta Career Center Administration Building) will serve as the new home to the departments of English; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Communications, Humanities and Languages; as well as the Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences.
Founders Hall features eight instructional classrooms, two instructional computer classrooms and one open computer laboratory all with state-of-the-art technology and academic resources to provide expanded educational choices and options that meet the current and future needs of students.
Your Community College A s community college month comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the many recent
changes at Owens Community College. The College has expanded into new communities, opened new buildings, established a new School and chartered new partnerships.
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Each academic classroom is equipped with innovative multimedia capability for educational instruction. Each features a dedicated computer within a podium, a digital document camera, a Blu-ray DVD Player, and audio amplifier and speakers. Academic classrooms also house ceiling mounted projectors and eight-foot electronic operated screens for instructional purposes, while the computer laboratories feature the latest in software applications and programming languages as well as network and high-speed Internet access.
In addition, Founders Hall includes three interactive learning labs where students can meet one-on-one or in a small group setting with their fellow peers, tutors and/or instructors in a comfortable educational environment designed to enhance academic learning and success.
Designed with energy efficiency and conservation in mind, each room’s bank of lights automatically powers down after a period of time without detected movement.
New School Owens Community College established a new School of Nursing. The Department of Nursing, formerly under the School of
Health Sciences, is now organized into a separate School within the College to provide greater support and expanded educational resources.
Dawn Wetmore has been selected as the new Dean of the School of Nursing. Her responsibilities will include providing administrative leadership for all instructional programs and activities within the newly created School of Nursing.
This position will also entail providing guidance in the development and implementation of new academic curricula, directing the on-going evaluation of the School’s courses and providing assessment of student learning, as well as overseeing budget planning and management, articulation and transfer agreements, and the development of community partnerships.
Since December 2007, Wetmore has served as the Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Nursing at Monroe County Community College. Prior to her position at Monroe County Community College, Wetmore held several administrative positions at Owens from 1996-2007, which includes most recently serving as the College’s Dean of Academic Services.
New Partnership Students who have graduated from or will graduate from Owens will have a convenient path to continue work toward a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University.
Students looking to earn a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies, a Bachelor of Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Science in Nursing can take advantage of the partnership.
The program allows students to take many of the courses required to complete degree requirements at Owens paying Owens’ tuition rate, and others online from Ohio University at $153 per quarter credit hour. Students can even take classes from both schools at the same time. •
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Fred Gosbeth (Accounting ’70) earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies in 1976 from Wayne State University. Fred retired from Automotive Sales and resides in Brighton, Mich.
Tim Shiarla (Accounting ’71) received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Defiance College. Tim retired from Toledo Edison in November 2008 and resides in Defiance, Ohio.
Joy (Felch) Schaberg (Early Childhood Education ’73) is a tutor for a pre-school and individuals with special needs. She also is a para-pro for individuals with autism and is a cartoonist. Joy teaches workshops and seminars on autism. She is married and likes to travel. She also delivered a baby and cut the cord! Joy resides in Haslett, Mich.
Carl Young (Biomedical Electronics ’74) is the Assistant Director in the Biomedical Electronics Department at LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, La. Prior to that, he was at LeBonhour Children’s Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., for 14 years. Carl resides in Collierville, Tenn.
Janet Eppard (Registered Nursing ’76) is currently working at Rescue Mental Health Services as the Clinical Director. Janet resides in Oregon, Ohio.
Pamela (Yarrito) Schlembach (Radiography ’77) received her Bachelor of Science in Institutional Health Care Supervision in 1992 from the University of Toledo. She also received her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Ohio in 1997 and has been promoted to Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Pamela is also the Director of the M.D. Anderson Radiation Treatment Center in The Woodlands, Texas. She and her husband, Chuck, have two children. Pamela and her family reside in The Woodlands, Texas.
Janice Darah (Dental Hygiene ’78) received her Bachelor of Science in 1981 and her Master of Philosophy in 1998 from the University of Toledo. Janice is currently employed by Owens Community College and resides in Toledo.
Paula Frate (Registered Nursing ’78) accepted a new position as a nurse consultant with Compliance Review Services in February 2008. She provides regulatory compliance, quality assurance and performance improvement services to the home health, hospice, assisted living and medical equipment industry. Paula resides in Houston, Texas.
Lerline Goodner (Registered Nursing ’78) is currently enrolled at Lourdes College in the registered nursing to BSN program. Lerline turned 74 years old in December 2009. She resides in Toledo.
ClassNotes Jeff Miller (Computer Programming ’83) earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo. He is employed by Consumers Energy as Team Lead Database Administration. Jeff resides in Parma, Mich.
Barbara Verhoff (Registered Nursing ’83) is currently working at Meadows of Kalida as a floor charge nurse and continues to love caring for others. Her latest interest has been participating with the Putnam County EMS system as an Intermediate EMT, which is very fulfilling. She has been married for 25 years and has four beautiful daughters and now a son-in-law. Barbara resides in Columbus Grove, Ohio.
Joanne Pasienza (Dental Hygiene ’86) and her husband, Peter, recently relocated to Greenville, South Carolina. Joanne is employed with a pediatric practice. Her daughter, Amanda, who is a Dental Assistant, was the first to interview with Dr. Brian Jones, D.D.S. Joanne was hired two months later. They both enjoy working together and they also enjoy the warm weather. Joanne and her family reside in Greer, South Carolina.
Todd Stewart (Law Enforcement ’86) received his bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Fort Hayes State University. He is currently employed by the Plano Texas Police Department as a Detective. Todd worked for the Dallas Police Department for nine years following his time at Owens. He has been with the Plano Police Department for 14 years in the juvenile unit. Todd resides in Allen, Texas.
Jill Bradner (Registered Nursing ’89) is a Registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in the Surgical Department. Her daughter, Brittney, (Journalism ’09) was an Owens All-American volleyball player and voted player of the year! Jill and her family LOVE Owens! She resides in Toledo.
Cynthia (Bohland) Hofbauer (Registered Nursing ’89) received her BSN in November 2008. She is an ICU Nurse at Bay Park Hospital and also teaches LPN students at Professional Skills Institute. Cynthia teaches anatomy, physiology II and clinical. She is married and has five children and six grandchildren. Cynthia resides in Walbridge, Ohio.
Diane Schimming (Marketing & Sales ’89) has her own business called Diane M. Schimming, located in Oak Harbor, Ohio, which she runs as the Business Manager. Diane resides in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Amy (Creque) Stone (Landscape Turf Management ’92) is employed by the Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County as the Extension Educator. Amy resides in Riga, Mich.
Stephen Beroske (Landscape Turf Management ’93) has been married for 25 years, with two boys, ages 11 and 13. He owns a small nursery and landscape business that he does part-time. His hobbies are dwarf plants and trains, and he would like to create a garden railroad in his front yard. Stephen and his family reside in Delta, Ohio.
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Linda (Vera) Biltz (Landscape Turf Management ’94) is currently working at the University of Toledo as the Greenhouse Facility Manager. Linda resides in Toledo.
Staci Challen (Registered Nursing ’94) has a son now attending Owens Community College. Staci resides in Findlay, Ohio.
Ron Permar (LET Academy ’94) received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Toledo and his master’s of criminal justice degree from Tiffin University. Ron is currently employed by the city of Toledo as a Detective. He resides in Millbury, Ohio.
Allison Lavens (Landscape Turf Management ’95) is employed at Inside Out Services as the Enhancement Manager. She resides in Brooklyn, Md.
Greg Smith (Landscape Turf Management ’95) is working at Belmont Country Club as the Groundskeeper. Greg resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Sandra Bricker (Radiology ’96) is currently working for Flower Hospital and is a Certified Medical Dosimetrist. Sandra spent the first ten years of her career as a staff radiation therapist, and then two and a half years later began her on-the-job training to become a medical dosimetrist. This past year, Sandra sat for, and passed, her dosimetry boards! She resides in Oregon, Ohio.
Cathy Bukowski (Computer Programming ’96) is currently taking classes for an accounting degree. She resides in Toledo.
Elizabeth (Brocksieker) Thompson (Information Processing/Secretarial ’96) earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the University of Findlay. Elizabeth is the Customs Compliance Coordinator at Nissin Brake Ohio, Inc. She resides in McComb, Ohio.
Robert Allen (Radiology ’97) is currently employed at Johnson & Wales University as the Director of Campus Safety & Security. He commends Owens Community College for taking a step toward law enforcement on its campuses. Previously, he was a security officer on the Owens campus. Robert resides in Bessemer City, N.C.
Sharon Allgire (Early Childhood Education ’97) and her husband just celebrated 48 years of marriage in October. They also became great grandparents for two little boys, Lamont and Weston. This allowed them to become a five generation family, twice from two separate granddaughters. Christmas was so much fun watching all of the children. Sharon retired after 11 years of teaching at the YMCA. She states it was a job of a lifetime! Sharon resides in Bloomdale, Ohio.
Dan Szalay (AA General Concentration ’98) transferred to the University of Central Florida in Orlando after graduating from Owens. He received his bachelor’s degree in sociology in December 2003. He now works at the Elections Office in Orlando, Fla., where he has been for over three years. Dan states, “Owens paved the way for me to go to the University of Central Florida and get a job. Thank you Owens!” He resides in Haines City, Fla.
James Goda (Landscape Turf Management ’99) got married on October 29, 2005. He and his wife had their first child, Bryson, on May 23, 2009. He is currently employed at Detwiler Golf Course as the Assistant Superintendent. James and his family reside in Toledo.
Charlene Margetiak (Landscape Turf Management ’99) is currently working at Erie MetroParks and is the Nature Educator/Naturalist. She has been with Erie MetroParks for over seven years, presenting nature education programs and leading tours of the James McBride Arboretum. Charlene is a certified Flower Show Judge with the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs and also teaches plant identification to student judges and Master Gardener Volunteers in the OAGC. She has been a Master Gardener Volunteer for over 18 years. Charlene also raises and shows rabbits. Her son is in the U.S. Air Force and got married in September 2009. Her daughter is in Iraq with the 1369th Transportation Unit from Walbridge, Ohio. Charlene’s husband works for the Department of Labor in Toledo. Charlene resides in Norwalk, Ohio.
Charita (Labiche) Phillips (Law Enforcement ’99) got married on July 9, 2008, to Robert A. Phillips from Forsyth, Ga. Charita has been with Toledo Public Schools since 2005 and is a Paraprofessional in the Special Education Department. She resides in Toledo.
Erin (King) Thompson (Law Enforcement ’99) and her husband, Jason, welcomed their first child, Nicholas, on October 16, 2009. The happy family resides in Toledo.
Miriam Armstrong (Dental Hygiene ’00) completed her Master of Organizational Leadership at Lourdes College in December 2009. She resides in Maumee, Ohio.
Sean Forney (General Concentration ’00) recently finished coloring work on the “My Adventures with Spider Man” children’s book with the Artifact Group out of Gahanna, Ohio. The book is published through Marvel and Identity Direct and available at www. myadventurebooks.com. Sean resides in Westerville, Ohio.
Mari Gilbert (Basic Supervision ’01) received her degree in medical transcription from Stautzenberger College. She is currently employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation as an Administrative Assistant. Mari resides in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Heather Grodi (Landscape Turf Management ’01) received her Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with a specialty in Biotechnology from Michigan State University. She is currently working on her second year of study at Michigan State University in Veterinary Medicine. Heather resides in Erie, Mich.
Angela Gray (Accounting ’02) got a new job working as the Payroll Specialist for the Citizens National Bank in Bluffton, Ohio. Angela resides in Pandora, Ohio.
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ClassNotes Michelle (Barnard) Martin (Registered Nursing ’02) received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 2007. She is currently taking a break from work and staying at home to raise her children. Michelle resides in Columbus, Ohio.
Anthony Zdybek (AA General Concentration ’03) graduated from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in August 2009. He received his bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in women’s studies. Anthony also received his gerontology certificate. He earned his professional license (LSW) in October 2009 and was honored as the NASW Ohio and BSW student of the year for 2009. In August, he will begin his MSW studies through the University of New England at Biddeford, Maine. Anthony resides in Dayton, Ohio.
Vickie Copi (Registered Nursing ’04) is currently pursuing her BSN degree at Eastern Michigan University. Vickie resides in Monroe, Mich.
Cynthia Kenny (AA General Concentration ’04) earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and is now working toward her master’s degree in mental health counseling at Bowling Green State University. Cynthia plans to graduate in 2011. She resides in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Carrie Mayweather (Early Childhood Education ’04) has been working with three to five year olds at Toledo Head Start, for 14 years. She celebrated her 56th birthday on February 5, 2010. Carrie resides in Toledo.
Andrea (Shoup) Coe (Landscape Turf Management ’05) married Jeff Coe, who was also a Landscape Turf Management student. They have been married for two and a half years and have a little girl who is eight and a half months old. They are also expecting their second child in August. Andrea and her family reside in Weston, Ohio.
Kenneth Gutbrod (Accounting ’05) received his master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Kenneth resides in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Brittany Pacheco-Quiroga (Early Childhood Education ’05) got married to Carlos Quiroga, Jr. on July 26, 2008. They had a baby boy in October 2009. Brittany graduated from Bowling Green State University with her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with Cum Laude honors in December 2008. Brittany and her family reside in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Michael Popovitch (Business Management ’05) recently graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in advanced technological. Michael resides in Maumee, Ohio.
Monica Shoupe (Registered Nursing ’05) is working in the Emergency Room in Barrow, Alaska. She says, “It’s top of the world.” She also states that Barrow is predominately an Eskimo community. Monica resides in Barrow, Alaska.
Brandon Suto (Accounting ’05) recently completed his Master of Business Administration. He is employed with Martinez Food Products and is the Plant Manager. Brandon resides in Toledo.
Bobbie Favors (Landscape Turf Management ’06) is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree at the University of Toledo. She is in the middle of buying a house and is engaged to be married in August 2011. Bobbie also works at Costco and has been very successful in her career choice. She resides in Toledo.
Kimberly Lepiarz (Landscape Turf Management ’06) is employed at Black Diamond Inc. and was promoted to be Greenhouse Manager/Head Grower. She resides in Toledo.
Joseph Mack (Criminal Justice ’06) is employed by Kmart and is currently in Loss Prevention. He resides in Boynton Beach, Fla.
Robert Reichler (Registered Nursing ’06) is employed by The Ohio State Medical Center as a staff nurse. He resides in Hilliard, Ohio.
Kathleen Dollman (Landscape Turf Management ’07) is employed at Nilsson’s, a full service landscape company, as a Nursery Manager. She resides in Whitehouse, Ohio.
Kathleen Kerr (Marketing & Sales ’07) is working for the state of Ohio. She has two beautiful grandsons. Kathleen wishes the best for everyone in 2010. She resides in Toledo.
Barry Leatherman (Skilled Trade ’07) is the Owner of Quality Pool Service (QPS). His job is to maintain pools: openings, closings, cleanings, service, covers, liners and much more. Barry resides in Defiance, Ohio.
Jennifer Markley (Registered Nursing ’07) is currently working at ProMedica Continuing Care Services as a Registered Nurse. Jennifer resides in Toledo.
Jeff Burnside (Registered Nursing ’08) has taken a position with Heritage Home Health Care. He is looking forward in helping those out in the community who need health care assistance at home. Jeff resides in Millbury, Ohio.
Daniel Cook (CAD Technology ’08) began classes at Owens Community College in January 2010 to obtain a second degree in Automotive Technology. Daniel resides in Wauseon, Ohio.
William Cranston (Supervision ’08) is mentioned in the book “Murder In Baker Company” by Cilla McCain. The book also includes a picture of him. William resides in Findlay, Ohio.
Marcus Dickerson (Criminal Justice ’08) is currently attending Owens to earn his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, which is a result of the partnership between Ohio University and Owens Community College. He expects to graduate in 2011 and plans to pursue a career in any number of criminal justice fields. Marcus resides in Toledo.
Kevin Emmitt (Office Administration ’08) retired from the city of Northwood Fire Department on May 31, 2009, after 24 years of service. Kevin and his wife, Heather, reside in Northwood, Ohio.
Gwendolynn Gregory (Registered Nursing ’08) is employed at Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo as a Registered Nurse. She is attending Spring Arbor University and is working towards her bachelor’s of science degree. Gwendolynn also completed the telemetry courses at Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo. She resides in Toledo.
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Dawn Mullins (Criminal Justice ’08) started at Tiffin University in March 2010 to work on her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Dawn resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Heather Musa-Francis (Radiography ’08) got married on September 4, 2009, to Daniel Francis. Daniel and Heather had a son, Chase, on May 5, 2009. She and her family reside in Tiffin, Ohio.
Charles Nabring (Biomedical Electronics ’09) will graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in EET in April 2011. He resides in Hillside, Mich.
Jaime Pace (Dental Hygiene ’09) is employed full-time as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Receptionist at Bowling Green Pediatric Dental Group. At this time, Jaime is considering going back to school for her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Ann (Beyke) Hull (NDA) has been married to her husband, Patrick, for over 20 years. She resides in Celina, Ohio.
Penny Patterson (NDA) will be graduating this spring with a degree in medical office support! She resides in Pemberville, Ohio.
Rita Perkins (NDA) will be graduating from Owens Community College in spring 2010 with honors (Phi Theta Kappa). Through her time here at Owens, she has been involved in Student Government, Student Evaluation Quality Team, Colleges Against Cancer, Veterans Club, Red Cross and much more! Rita says, this is her way of “paying it forward.” She resides in Toledo.
NDA = non-degreed alumni
Mark Your Calendars UPCOMING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Backpack to the Future July–August 18, 2010 Donate gently-used or new backpacks and new school supplies including crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues. Items collected will be given to low-income kindergarten-age students throughout Northwest Ohio.
Whitewater Rafting July 16–18, 2010 Brave the rapids in West Virginia this July for the seventh annual Whitewater Rafting Trip. The highlight of the trip is a wild ride on the New River Gorge National River. Guests will also enjoy swimming, scenic hikes, great food and more.
Mud Hens Night Friday, August 20, 2010 Join the Alumni Association for food, fun and fireworks Friday, August 20, as members cheer on the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field. The event will kick off in the Roost at 5:30 p.m. with food served at 6 p.m. The Association’s Annual Meeting will take place between 6:30 and 7 p.m., with game action against the Indianapolis Indians starting at 7 p.m. Fireworks will follow the game.
Golf Classic Monday, August 30, 2010 Tee off with the Alumni Association at the eighth annual Alumni Golf Classic presented at Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg. The day begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and continues with golf and more throughout the day. Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Sign your team up today.
Your Community College
Gala Raises $50,000
Gala Raises $50,000
Walleye NightWalleye Night
Interim President of the College Dr. Larry McDougle
Board of Trustees Diana H. (Dee) Talmage, Chair Richard Rowe, Vice Chair John Ault David Habegger Allan Libbe Ronald McMaster, Ph.D. R J Molter John Moore William Takacs
Foundation Board Arthur H. Smith, Chairman Thomas F. Pounds, Vice Chair Diana H. (Dee) Talmage, Secretary Daniel E. Kimmet, Treasurer Ann Savage, Executive Director James W. Baehren Charles L. Bills
Continued James F. Carter John W. Christy Timothy V. Coleman James H. Geers Sharon K. Gillespie Jeannie Y. Hylant Allan J. Libbe Larry G. McDougle, Ph.D. Paul L. Meinerding Matthew J. Mishler John C. Moore James M. Murray Alan M. Sattler Jack T. Sculfort David W. Seeger Rasesh H. Shah David L. Whikehart John R. Zajac Emeritus Randi S. Bellner R. Jeffrey Bixler
Continued Edward J. Reiter Sharon S. Speyer J. Michael Wilder
Alumni Association Board David Seeger, President Andrea Gurcsik, Vice President Steve Cotner, Treasurer Christi Wagner, Secretary Janet Meacham, Past President Laura Moore, Executive Director Lorena Baird Mark Carr Carolyn Chapman Allen Gunn Angela Jackson Kaye Koevenig Sue Litten Michael Rickard Ann Savage Allison Schroeder
Continued Bill Steele Chris Taylor Regina Woodson
Alumni Relations and Special Events Office Laura Moore, Director Marna Cousino, Manager, Special Events Stacie Majewski, Secretary
Encounters Magazine Laura Moore, Editor Stacie Majewski, Contributor Sarah Metzger, Contributor Brad Meyer, Contributor Hillary Hartings, Designer Sarah Householder, Project Manager
and Contributor Sarah Kurmin, Photographer
NASA astronauts Eileen Collins and Robert Gibson; former major league sports figures Nolan Ryan and Dick Vermeil; author Rita Mae Brown; actors Billy Crystal and Nick Nolte; TV host John Walsh; and yours truly, Dave Seeger.
Can you guess what all of the individuals named above have in common? No, we don’t share a birthday, a hometown or an astrological sign. What we do have in common is that we are all community college graduates.
Having celebrated Community College Awareness Month in April, I think it’s appropriate to take a look at the wide range of successful individuals who started their higher education careers at a community college. Notably, all of the people named above – except for one – went on to continue their studies at a four-year college or university after earning their associate’s degree. (Bonus points if you can pick out the individual who did not continue their formal education at a four-year institution.)
Community colleges are a critical component of the country’s postsecondary education system, educating nearly half of all undergraduate students in the United States today. They provide open access to higher education, prepare students to immediately enter the workforce or for transfer to four- year institutions and provide workforce development and job training. Owens, as a
comprehensive community college, offers a wide array of credit and non-credit programs to meet the needs of more than 45,000 credit and non- credit students each year at our campuses in Toledo and Findlay and at our learning centers, The Source in downtown Toledo and Arrowhead Park in Maumee. We really do offer classes from “A” (accounting) to “Z” (zoology).
Community colleges have great faculty and staff. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 80 percent of full-time college faculty have a master’s or a Ph.D. in their field of study. Not only do community college students benefit from their instructors’ academic knowledge, they also benefit from their instructors’ experience in business, industry, the arts and so on. At Owens, our faculty provides real-world experience that illustrates classroom lessons.
So, as we prepare to welcome the class of 2010 into the ranks of Owens Alumni, please remember that wherever you are, Owens is and will always be your community college.
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International Bluegrass Music Association’s entertainers of the year. They have earned that top honor twice and attendees learned why this March. In addition to enjoying excellent entertainment, they dined on a country buffet and connected with other alumni. •
Alumni Night at the CFPA Members of the Alumni Association and their guests caught the performance of the Grammy-winning band The Grascals. The acclaimed contemporary group performed their trademark music, which has been called both timely and timeless by reviewers. The Grascals were the 2007
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Owens alumni enjoyed a little ice time this winter at the new Huntington Center when they checked out the puck handling skills of the Toledo Walleye.
Prior to the game, alumni mingled in the Aquarium while enjoying an Italian buffet. More than 80 alumni and their guests cheered on the Walleye as they played the Johnstown Chiefs.
Everyone won that evening as the Walleye beat the Chiefs in overtime 5-4 and the alumni had a great time. •
Walleye Night
This summer, Owens Community College will be open four days a week. Employees will work four 10-hour days. The condensed work week is designed to save energy and money for the College. From May 10 through July 25, all offices will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Child Care Center hours at both campuses will remain open on Fridays to serve the community. •
Owens Summer Hours
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Nearly 250 area residents enjoyed an uncommonly good evening of dinner and entertainment in support of the Owens Community College Foundation’s Success Scholarship Program. All proceeds from “An Uncommon Evening” – more than $50,000 – will benefit Owens scholarships through the Success Program.
During the pre-dinner silent auction and reception, guests enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres and bid on a variety of items provided by area businesses, organizations and individuals. The auction included nine pieces of art donated by Owens Community College faculty members.
The evening’s entertainment prominently featured Owens faculty and students, including the Owens Dance Company, the Owens Jazz Express, the Owens Guitar Ensemble, and Tapestry, a well-known local guitar and harp duo featuring Denise and Michael Grupp-Verbon. Denise is a long- time instructor at the College.
The Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps welcomed guests into the ballroom for dinner with their stirring music. The Glassmen have been lauded as one of the most entertaining and educational drum and bugle corps in the world and have been featured performers and educational clinicians at festivals and celebrations across the United States and throughout Europe. Following their performance, dinner was served in an uncommon manner, with dessert first and the salad course last.
Gala Raises More than $50,000
Owens’ theatre instructor Jeremy Meier served as master of ceremonies, ably assisted by Owens students Anthony Hunter and Megan Wasserman, who attended in the guise of “Kyle” and “Serenity,” two characters from this spring’s student production of Mitch Albom’s play “And The Winner Is.”
The brightest stars of the evening were the first and second-year Success Program students who were featured on large banners hanging from the ballroom’s ceiling, in welcome letters by the students at each place setting, and in a video detailing the benefits of the Success Program, “The Faces of Success.”•
Green Industry Reunion The Landscape and Turfgrass Management Program is in its 20th year. To celebrate, alumni from the program had their 20 year reunion. More than 75 graduates from the program reunited and met fellow alumni at the Belmont Country Club. In addition to enjoying an entertaining evening, they networked, caught up with past professors, tested their skills in woody plant and turf identification games and won great door prizes. •
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Owens Community College has named Diana H. (Dee) Talmage and H. Richard Rowe to serve as the Chair and Vice Chair for the College’s Board of Trustees. Talmage and Rowe were elected to their positions by their fellow colleagues during the recent Owens Board of Trustees meeting and will serve one-year terms.
Initially appointed in November 2002, Talmage, a retired educator and former school board member, has held several leadership positions at the K-12 and higher education levels. Her professional and community involvement includes
membership with the American Red Cross, the Flower Hospital Foundation, TARTA and the Lucas County Children Services. An Ottawa Hills resident, Talmage received her master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Toledo and a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University. Additionally, Talmage serves as a board member and holds the position of Secretary on the Owens Community College Foundation.
Rowe serves as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Findlay. He attended Bowling Green State University and holds a Series 7 Securities License as well as a Life and Health Insurance License. The Findlay resident was initially appointed to the College’s Board of Trustees in March 2004. Rowe’s professional and community
involvement includes the Kiwanis Club of Findlay and the United Way of Hancock County, and he served as a City Councilman for ten years in Findlay. In addition, Rowe serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
The College’s Board of Trustees is comprised of nine community leaders from Lucas, Wood, Hancock and Sandusky counties who are appointed by the Governor of Ohio for six-year terms.
In addition to Talmage and Rowe, Owens Board of Trustees members include John G. Ault of Perrysburg, David Habegger of Oregon, Allan J. Libbe of Perrysburg, Dr. Ronald A. McMaster of Perrysburg, R J Molter of Woodville, John C. Moore of Holland and William E. Takacs of Toledo. •
New Board Leadership
Owens Community College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Larry G. McDougle to serve as Interim President as a national search is underway for the next College President.
Dr. McDougle brings to Owens more than 40 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and South Carolina. Dr. McDougle was named the fourth President of Northwest State Community College in 1991 and retired as President Emeritus in 2003. During his tenure, Northwest State doubled in size, both in terms of enrollment and physical plant. Additionally, Dr. McDougle served as Academic Dean of Instruction in the Community and Technical College of the University of Toledo from 1984-91.
Since his retirement, Dr. McDougle has been a part-time faculty member in the University of Toledo Higher Education program, which is designed to prepare students for positions as college administrators. His professional background also includes serving as a tenured Professor at Indiana University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the University of Toledo.
Dr. McDougle has received many honors to include an Honorary Doctor of Educational Leadership in 1998 and the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2009, both from the University of Findlay. In 1996, he received the Philip J. Rusche Distinguished Service Award from the University of Toledo College of Education and Allied Professions. Two years later, Dr. McDougle was awarded the John C. Hoyt Outstanding Employment and Training Leadership Award from the Toledo Area Private Industry Council.
In addition, he is the author of more than 60 articles, which have been published in a variety of professional journals, and has been invited to make presentations at more than 150 state, regional and national conferences.
Nationally, Dr. McDougle has held Board of Directors-level positions with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Membership Advisory Council of NFPA, the Midwest Society for Human Resources/ Industrial Relations Chapter of the Midwest Business Administration Association and the Membership Committee of the American Technical Education Association (ATEA).
In Ohio, he served on the Ohio Board of Regents Advisory Committee on Service Achievement and has been a member of the Board of Trustees for Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, the Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development (NORED), the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) and the Henry County Business Advisory Council.
Dr. McDougle earned a doctorate in higher education from the University of Toledo. The Napoleon resident holds a master’s degree in physics from Kent State University and a bachelor’s degree in math-physics from the University of Findlay. •
Dr. McDougle Named Interim President
A New Community Area residents near Maumee are even closer to educational opportunities now that Owens opened its new Arrowhead Park Learning Center this January.
The renovated 24,665 square-foot site in Arrowhead Park features 13 classrooms, four computer laboratories, 19 offices, one reception area and one state-tested nursing assistant laboratory, all with state-of-the- art technology and academic resources to provide expanded educational choices and options that meet the current and future needs of students and businesses throughout the region.
Additionally, the Arrowhead Park Learning Center serves as the new home to the College’s Workforce and Community Services.
Each academic classroom is equipped with multimedia capability, while the computer laboratories feature the latest in computing resources for educational training instruction. The state-tested nursing assistant laboratory prepares students for careers as nurse assistants. Additionally, individuals are able to use an array of software applications and programming
languages within the laboratories as well as network and high-speed Internet access.
New Building The newly renovated, $2.6 million Founders Hall, featuring the latest in educational resources, is now open.
Founders Hall (formerly known as the Penta Career Center Administration Building) will serve as the new home to the departments of English; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Communications, Humanities and Languages; as well as the Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences.
Founders Hall features eight instructional classrooms, two instructional computer classrooms and one open computer laboratory all with state-of-the-art technology and academic resources to provide expanded educational choices and options that meet the current and future needs of students.
Your Community College A s community college month comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the many recent
changes at Owens Community College. The College has expanded into new communities, opened new buildings, established a new School and chartered new partnerships.
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Each academic classroom is equipped with innovative multimedia capability for educational instruction. Each features a dedicated computer within a podium, a digital document camera, a Blu-ray DVD Player, and audio amplifier and speakers. Academic classrooms also house ceiling mounted projectors and eight-foot electronic operated screens for instructional purposes, while the computer laboratories feature the latest in software applications and programming languages as well as network and high-speed Internet access.
In addition, Founders Hall includes three interactive learning labs where students can meet one-on-one or in a small group setting with their fellow peers, tutors and/or instructors in a comfortable educational environment designed to enhance academic learning and success.
Designed with energy efficiency and conservation in mind, each room’s bank of lights automatically powers down after a period of time without detected movement.
New School Owens Community College established a new School of Nursing. The Department of Nursing, formerly under the School of
Health Sciences, is now organized into a separate School within the College to provide greater support and expanded educational resources.
Dawn Wetmore has been selected as the new Dean of the School of Nursing. Her responsibilities will include providing administrative leadership for all instructional programs and activities within the newly created School of Nursing.
This position will also entail providing guidance in the development and implementation of new academic curricula, directing the on-going evaluation of the School’s courses and providing assessment of student learning, as well as overseeing budget planning and management, articulation and transfer agreements, and the development of community partnerships.
Since December 2007, Wetmore has served as the Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Nursing at Monroe County Community College. Prior to her position at Monroe County Community College, Wetmore held several administrative positions at Owens from 1996-2007, which includes most recently serving as the College’s Dean of Academic Services.
New Partnership Students who have graduated from or will graduate from Owens will have a convenient path to continue work toward a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University.
Students looking to earn a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies, a Bachelor of Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Science in Nursing can take advantage of the partnership.
The program allows students to take many of the courses required to complete degree requirements at Owens paying Owens’ tuition rate, and others online from Ohio University at $153 per quarter credit hour. Students can even take classes from both schools at the same time. •
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Fred Gosbeth (Accounting ’70) earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies in 1976 from Wayne State University. Fred retired from Automotive Sales and resides in Brighton, Mich.
Tim Shiarla (Accounting ’71) received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Defiance College. Tim retired from Toledo Edison in November 2008 and resides in Defiance, Ohio.
Joy (Felch) Schaberg (Early Childhood Education ’73) is a tutor for a pre-school and individuals with special needs. She also is a para-pro for individuals with autism and is a cartoonist. Joy teaches workshops and seminars on autism. She is married and likes to travel. She also delivered a baby and cut the cord! Joy resides in Haslett, Mich.
Carl Young (Biomedical Electronics ’74) is the Assistant Director in the Biomedical Electronics Department at LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, La. Prior to that, he was at LeBonhour Children’s Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., for 14 years. Carl resides in Collierville, Tenn.
Janet Eppard (Registered Nursing ’76) is currently working at Rescue Mental Health Services as the Clinical Director. Janet resides in Oregon, Ohio.
Pamela (Yarrito) Schlembach (Radiography ’77) received her Bachelor of Science in Institutional Health Care Supervision in 1992 from the University of Toledo. She also received her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Ohio in 1997 and has been promoted to Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Pamela is also the Director of the M.D. Anderson Radiation Treatment Center in The Woodlands, Texas. She and her husband, Chuck, have two children. Pamela and her family reside in The Woodlands, Texas.
Janice Darah (Dental Hygiene ’78) received her Bachelor of Science in 1981 and her Master of Philosophy in 1998 from the University of Toledo. Janice is currently employed by Owens Community College and resides in Toledo.
Paula Frate (Registered Nursing ’78) accepted a new position as a nurse consultant with Compliance Review Services in February 2008. She provides regulatory compliance, quality assurance and performance improvement services to the home health, hospice, assisted living and medical equipment industry. Paula resides in Houston, Texas.
Lerline Goodner (Registered Nursing ’78) is currently enrolled at Lourdes College in the registered nursing to BSN program. Lerline turned 74 years old in December 2009. She resides in Toledo.
ClassNotes Jeff Miller (Computer Programming ’83) earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo. He is employed by Consumers Energy as Team Lead Database Administration. Jeff resides in Parma, Mich.
Barbara Verhoff (Registered Nursing ’83) is currently working at Meadows of Kalida as a floor charge nurse and continues to love caring for others. Her latest interest has been participating with the Putnam County EMS system as an Intermediate EMT, which is very fulfilling. She has been married for 25 years and has four beautiful daughters and now a son-in-law. Barbara resides in Columbus Grove, Ohio.
Joanne Pasienza (Dental Hygiene ’86) and her husband, Peter, recently relocated to Greenville, South Carolina. Joanne is employed with a pediatric practice. Her daughter, Amanda, who is a Dental Assistant, was the first to interview with Dr. Brian Jones, D.D.S. Joanne was hired two months later. They both enjoy working together and they also enjoy the warm weather. Joanne and her family reside in Greer, South Carolina.
Todd Stewart (Law Enforcement ’86) received his bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Fort Hayes State University. He is currently employed by the Plano Texas Police Department as a Detective. Todd worked for the Dallas Police Department for nine years following his time at Owens. He has been with the Plano Police Department for 14 years in the juvenile unit. Todd resides in Allen, Texas.
Jill Bradner (Registered Nursing ’89) is a Registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in the Surgical Department. Her daughter, Brittney, (Journalism ’09) was an Owens All-American volleyball player and voted player of the year! Jill and her family LOVE Owens! She resides in Toledo.
Cynthia (Bohland) Hofbauer (Registered Nursing ’89) received her BSN in November 2008. She is an ICU Nurse at Bay Park Hospital and also teaches LPN students at Professional Skills Institute. Cynthia teaches anatomy, physiology II and clinical. She is married and has five children and six grandchildren. Cynthia resides in Walbridge, Ohio.
Diane Schimming (Marketing & Sales ’89) has her own business called Diane M. Schimming, located in Oak Harbor, Ohio, which she runs as the Business Manager. Diane resides in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Amy (Creque) Stone (Landscape Turf Management ’92) is employed by the Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County as the Extension Educator. Amy resides in Riga, Mich.
Stephen Beroske (Landscape Turf Management ’93) has been married for 25 years, with two boys, ages 11 and 13. He owns a small nursery and landscape business that he does part-time. His hobbies are dwarf plants and trains, and he would like to create a garden railroad in his front yard. Stephen and his family reside in Delta, Ohio.
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Linda (Vera) Biltz (Landscape Turf Management ’94) is currently working at the University of Toledo as the Greenhouse Facility Manager. Linda resides in Toledo.
Staci Challen (Registered Nursing ’94) has a son now attending Owens Community College. Staci resides in Findlay, Ohio.
Ron Permar (LET Academy ’94) received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Toledo and his master’s of criminal justice degree from Tiffin University. Ron is currently employed by the city of Toledo as a Detective. He resides in Millbury, Ohio.
Allison Lavens (Landscape Turf Management ’95) is employed at Inside Out Services as the Enhancement Manager. She resides in Brooklyn, Md.
Greg Smith (Landscape Turf Management ’95) is working at Belmont Country Club as the Groundskeeper. Greg resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Sandra Bricker (Radiology ’96) is currently working for Flower Hospital and is a Certified Medical Dosimetrist. Sandra spent the first ten years of her career as a staff radiation therapist, and then two and a half years later began her on-the-job training to become a medical dosimetrist. This past year, Sandra sat for, and passed, her dosimetry boards! She resides in Oregon, Ohio.
Cathy Bukowski (Computer Programming ’96) is currently taking classes for an accounting degree. She resides in Toledo.
Elizabeth (Brocksieker) Thompson (Information Processing/Secretarial ’96) earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the University of Findlay. Elizabeth is the Customs Compliance Coordinator at Nissin Brake Ohio, Inc. She resides in McComb, Ohio.
Robert Allen (Radiology ’97) is currently employed at Johnson & Wales University as the Director of Campus Safety & Security. He commends Owens Community College for taking a step toward law enforcement on its campuses. Previously, he was a security officer on the Owens campus. Robert resides in Bessemer City, N.C.
Sharon Allgire (Early Childhood Education ’97) and her husband just celebrated 48 years of marriage in October. They also became great grandparents for two little boys, Lamont and Weston. This allowed them to become a five generation family, twice from two separate granddaughters. Christmas was so much fun watching all of the children. Sharon retired after 11 years of teaching at the YMCA. She states it was a job of a lifetime! Sharon resides in Bloomdale, Ohio.
Dan Szalay (AA General Concentration ’98) transferred to the University of Central Florida in Orlando after graduating from Owens. He received his bachelor’s degree in sociology in December 2003. He now works at the Elections Office in Orlando, Fla., where he has been for over three years. Dan states, “Owens paved the way for me to go to the University of Central Florida and get a job. Thank you Owens!” He resides in Haines City, Fla.
James Goda (Landscape Turf Management ’99) got married on October 29, 2005. He and his wife had their first child, Bryson, on May 23, 2009. He is currently employed at Detwiler Golf Course as the Assistant Superintendent. James and his family reside in Toledo.
Charlene Margetiak (Landscape Turf Management ’99) is currently working at Erie MetroParks and is the Nature Educator/Naturalist. She has been with Erie MetroParks for over seven years, presenting nature education programs and leading tours of the James McBride Arboretum. Charlene is a certified Flower Show Judge with the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs and also teaches plant identification to student judges and Master Gardener Volunteers in the OAGC. She has been a Master Gardener Volunteer for over 18 years. Charlene also raises and shows rabbits. Her son is in the U.S. Air Force and got married in September 2009. Her daughter is in Iraq with the 1369th Transportation Unit from Walbridge, Ohio. Charlene’s husband works for the Department of Labor in Toledo. Charlene resides in Norwalk, Ohio.
Charita (Labiche) Phillips (Law Enforcement ’99) got married on July 9, 2008, to Robert A. Phillips from Forsyth, Ga. Charita has been with Toledo Public Schools since 2005 and is a Paraprofessional in the Special Education Department. She resides in Toledo.
Erin (King) Thompson (Law Enforcement ’99) and her husband, Jason, welcomed their first child, Nicholas, on October 16, 2009. The happy family resides in Toledo.
Miriam Armstrong (Dental Hygiene ’00) completed her Master of Organizational Leadership at Lourdes College in December 2009. She resides in Maumee, Ohio.
Sean Forney (General Concentration ’00) recently finished coloring work on the “My Adventures with Spider Man” children’s book with the Artifact Group out of Gahanna, Ohio. The book is published through Marvel and Identity Direct and available at www. myadventurebooks.com. Sean resides in Westerville, Ohio.
Mari Gilbert (Basic Supervision ’01) received her degree in medical transcription from Stautzenberger College. She is currently employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation as an Administrative Assistant. Mari resides in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Heather Grodi (Landscape Turf Management ’01) received her Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with a specialty in Biotechnology from Michigan State University. She is currently working on her second year of study at Michigan State University in Veterinary Medicine. Heather resides in Erie, Mich.
Angela Gray (Accounting ’02) got a new job working as the Payroll Specialist for the Citizens National Bank in Bluffton, Ohio. Angela resides in Pandora, Ohio.
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ClassNotes Michelle (Barnard) Martin (Registered Nursing ’02) received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 2007. She is currently taking a break from work and staying at home to raise her children. Michelle resides in Columbus, Ohio.
Anthony Zdybek (AA General Concentration ’03) graduated from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in August 2009. He received his bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in women’s studies. Anthony also received his gerontology certificate. He earned his professional license (LSW) in October 2009 and was honored as the NASW Ohio and BSW student of the year for 2009. In August, he will begin his MSW studies through the University of New England at Biddeford, Maine. Anthony resides in Dayton, Ohio.
Vickie Copi (Registered Nursing ’04) is currently pursuing her BSN degree at Eastern Michigan University. Vickie resides in Monroe, Mich.
Cynthia Kenny (AA General Concentration ’04) earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and is now working toward her master’s degree in mental health counseling at Bowling Green State University. Cynthia plans to graduate in 2011. She resides in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Carrie Mayweather (Early Childhood Education ’04) has been working with three to five year olds at Toledo Head Start, for 14 years. She celebrated her 56th birthday on February 5, 2010. Carrie resides in Toledo.
Andrea (Shoup) Coe (Landscape Turf Management ’05) married Jeff Coe, who was also a Landscape Turf Management student. They have been married for two and a half years and have a little girl who is eight and a half months old. They are also expecting their second child in August. Andrea and her family reside in Weston, Ohio.
Kenneth Gutbrod (Accounting ’05) received his master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Kenneth resides in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Brittany Pacheco-Quiroga (Early Childhood Education ’05) got married to Carlos Quiroga, Jr. on July 26, 2008. They had a baby boy in October 2009. Brittany graduated from Bowling Green State University with her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with Cum Laude honors in December 2008. Brittany and her family reside in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Michael Popovitch (Business Management ’05) recently graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in advanced technological. Michael resides in Maumee, Ohio.
Monica Shoupe (Registered Nursing ’05) is working in the Emergency Room in Barrow, Alaska. She says, “It’s top of the world.” She also states that Barrow is predominately an Eskimo community. Monica resides in Barrow, Alaska.
Brandon Suto (Accounting ’05) recently completed his Master of Business Administration. He is employed with Martinez Food Products and is the Plant Manager. Brandon resides in Toledo.
Bobbie Favors (Landscape Turf Management ’06) is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree at the University of Toledo. She is in the middle of buying a house and is engaged to be married in August 2011. Bobbie also works at Costco and has been very successful in her career choice. She resides in Toledo.
Kimberly Lepiarz (Landscape Turf Management ’06) is employed at Black Diamond Inc. and was promoted to be Greenhouse Manager/Head Grower. She resides in Toledo.
Joseph Mack (Criminal Justice ’06) is employed by Kmart and is currently in Loss Prevention. He resides in Boynton Beach, Fla.
Robert Reichler (Registered Nursing ’06) is employed by The Ohio State Medical Center as a staff nurse. He resides in Hilliard, Ohio.
Kathleen Dollman (Landscape Turf Management ’07) is employed at Nilsson’s, a full service landscape company, as a Nursery Manager. She resides in Whitehouse, Ohio.
Kathleen Kerr (Marketing & Sales ’07) is working for the state of Ohio. She has two beautiful grandsons. Kathleen wishes the best for everyone in 2010. She resides in Toledo.
Barry Leatherman (Skilled Trade ’07) is the Owner of Quality Pool Service (QPS). His job is to maintain pools: openings, closings, cleanings, service, covers, liners and much more. Barry resides in Defiance, Ohio.
Jennifer Markley (Registered Nursing ’07) is currently working at ProMedica Continuing Care Services as a Registered Nurse. Jennifer resides in Toledo.
Jeff Burnside (Registered Nursing ’08) has taken a position with Heritage Home Health Care. He is looking forward in helping those out in the community who need health care assistance at home. Jeff resides in Millbury, Ohio.
Daniel Cook (CAD Technology ’08) began classes at Owens Community College in January 2010 to obtain a second degree in Automotive Technology. Daniel resides in Wauseon, Ohio.
William Cranston (Supervision ’08) is mentioned in the book “Murder In Baker Company” by Cilla McCain. The book also includes a picture of him. William resides in Findlay, Ohio.
Marcus Dickerson (Criminal Justice ’08) is currently attending Owens to earn his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, which is a result of the partnership between Ohio University and Owens Community College. He expects to graduate in 2011 and plans to pursue a career in any number of criminal justice fields. Marcus resides in Toledo.
Kevin Emmitt (Office Administration ’08) retired from the city of Northwood Fire Department on May 31, 2009, after 24 years of service. Kevin and his wife, Heather, reside in Northwood, Ohio.
Gwendolynn Gregory (Registered Nursing ’08) is employed at Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo as a Registered Nurse. She is attending Spring Arbor University and is working towards her bachelor’s of science degree. Gwendolynn also completed the telemetry courses at Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo. She resides in Toledo.
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Dawn Mullins (Criminal Justice ’08) started at Tiffin University in March 2010 to work on her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Dawn resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Heather Musa-Francis (Radiography ’08) got married on September 4, 2009, to Daniel Francis. Daniel and Heather had a son, Chase, on May 5, 2009. She and her family reside in Tiffin, Ohio.
Charles Nabring (Biomedical Electronics ’09) will graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in EET in April 2011. He resides in Hillside, Mich.
Jaime Pace (Dental Hygiene ’09) is employed full-time as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Receptionist at Bowling Green Pediatric Dental Group. At this time, Jaime is considering going back to school for her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She resides in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Ann (Beyke) Hull (NDA) has been married to her husband, Patrick, for over 20 years. She resides in Celina, Ohio.
Penny Patterson (NDA) will be graduating this spring with a degree in medical office support! She resides in Pemberville, Ohio.
Rita Perkins (NDA) will be graduating from Owens Community College in spring 2010 with honors (Phi Theta Kappa). Through her time here at Owens, she has been involved in Student Government, Student Evaluation Quality Team, Colleges Against Cancer, Veterans Club, Red Cross and much more! Rita says, this is her way of “paying it forward.” She resides in Toledo.
NDA = non-degreed alumni
Mark Your Calendars UPCOMING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Backpack to the Future July–August 18, 2010 Donate gently-used or new backpacks and new school supplies including crayons, markers, bottles of glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, pencils, pink erasers, school boxes, pocket folders, marbled covered composition books and Kleenex tissues. Items collected will be given to low-income kindergarten-age students throughout Northwest Ohio.
Whitewater Rafting July 16–18, 2010 Brave the rapids in West Virginia this July for the seventh annual Whitewater Rafting Trip. The highlight of the trip is a wild ride on the New River Gorge National River. Guests will also enjoy swimming, scenic hikes, great food and more.
Mud Hens Night Friday, August 20, 2010 Join the Alumni Association for food, fun and fireworks Friday, August 20, as members cheer on the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field. The event will kick off in the Roost at 5:30 p.m. with food served at 6 p.m. The Association’s Annual Meeting will take place between 6:30 and 7 p.m., with game action against the Indianapolis Indians starting at 7 p.m. Fireworks will follow the game.
Golf Classic Monday, August 30, 2010 Tee off with the Alumni Association at the eighth annual Alumni Golf Classic presented at Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg. The day begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and continues with golf and more throughout the day. Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Sign your team up today.